²² 
Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
Wait [expectantly] for the Lord, and He will rescue and save you.^(A)

²⁸ 
Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.

³ 
A prudent and far-sighted person sees the evil [of sin] and hides himself [from it],
But the naive continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].

¹⁰ 
Drive out the scoffer, and contention will go away;
Even strife and dishonor will cease.

¹² 
A prudent man sees evil and hides himself and avoids it,
But the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].^(A)

¹⁶ 
A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding and common sense [and his wickedness shortens his days],
But he who hates unjust gain will [be blessed and] prolong his days.